Trib Total Media named best newspaper in Pa. by Society of Professional Journalists

Trib Total Media was named the best overall newspaper in Pennsylvania by the Keystone Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

It is the fourth time in the last five years that the Trib has been honored with the prestigious award.

“We are thrilled to be recognized with this award,” said Trib Executive Editor Luis Fabregas. “I hope our hard work has made a difference in people’s lives. Every story we create and every story we publish, we do because we want to produce great journalism.”

The Keystone Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced its 2023 Excellence in Journalism contest winners on Wednesday.

Trib Total Media won 15 awards in this year’s contest.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff,” said Trib President and CEO Jennifer Bertetto. “They’ve made it a priority to serve our readers day in and day out. I share their commitment and gratitude to the communities that have placed their trust in us for so many years.”

In addition to winning Best Overall Newspaper, Trib Total Media also won awards in these categories:

• Spot News Story: “Multiple shooters suspected in ‘war scene’ that killed 2, injured 8 on Pittsburgh’s North Side,” Ryan Deto and Megan Guza — First Place

• Feature Photography: “Schwirnian Farm Sunflower Festival,” Kristina Serafini — Second Place

• Sports News, Event Coverage: “Steelers great Franco Harris dies at age 72,” staff — First Place

• Sports Page Design: Jeff Vella pages — First Place

• Enterprise Reporting: “Roberto Clemente: Keeping the dream alive,” Tom Fontaine — Third Place

• Column Writing: Lori Falce Columns III — Third Place

• Podcasts: Rebel Yell Podcast, Don Rebel — Third Place

• Health and Medical Reporting: “Finding hope amid darkness,” Megan Guza — Second Place

• Health and Medical Reporting: “Pittsburgh bereavement doulas embrace parents through the loss of a baby,” JoAnne Klimovich Harrop — Third Place

• Environmental Reporting: “Radon: The invisible danger,” Deb Erdley, Megan Tomasic — First Place

• Sports Feature: “Roberto Clemente: Keeping the dream alive,” Tom Fontaine — First Place

• Sports Feature: “Valley freshman Sidnie Shirey won’t let disability keep her from swimming, inspiring others,” Michael Love — Third Place

• News Photography: “Fetterman supporters,” Shane Dunlap — Third Place

The awards will be presented during the Keystone Media Awards Luncheon on Nov. 1 at the Sheraton Hershey Hotel in Harrisburg.